WorldCom Sprint merger blocked by U S antitrust suit
The Justice Department filed a suit in Washington to block the 129 billion WorldCom Sprint merger, saying it would raise prices for millions. The companies quickly withdrew their EU notification but denied abandoning the deal. DOJ argues the merged firm would dominate high level Internet access and reduce competition, leaving two major telecom players.
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Plan would tank gas tax plan would tank gas tax
Washington lawmakers debate a three month suspension of the 18.4 cent federal gas and diesel tax. Rep Roy Blunt argues surplus funds can cover Highway Trust Fund losses as prices rise. Clinton cautions rolling back the tax would barely help motorists and disrupt highway projects.
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Group defends timing of Monkey Trial play
Organizers say the coincidental timing centers on the 75th anniversary of the Scopes trial as two groups opposed to Kansas science standards plan events and a new play about the trial. Citizens for Science and People for the American Way announce nationwide panels, news conferences, and performances to influence November races for a Board of Education with four incumbents facing primary challenges.
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Random House lists new words in 1999 dictionary edition
The Random House Webster's New College Dictionary adds hundreds of terms for 1999, including dot-com preferred spellings, antiglare headlights, sky surfing and zettabyte. It traces slang from past decades and notes the rise of internet related language like World Wide Web and carjacking.
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